EPISODES OF "GREED" 
 


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4/25/2000
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Game 68 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Stephen Cross - Culver City, CA - Telecom Consultant
May Haso - Newport Beach, CA - Attorney
Tony Hill - Dallas, TX - Sports Marketing
Bill Gallagher - Brooklyn, NY - NYC Fire Dept. Lieutenant
Betsy Archmold - Dallas, TX - Writer
Linda Robertson - Oakland, CA - Administrative Assistant

Qualifying Question:  How many registered Elvis Presley fan clubs are there worldwide?  Answer: 612.

Stephen 550 5th
May 600 2nd (on time)
Tony 602 1st **CAPTAIN**
Bill 600 3rd (on time)
Betsy
Linda 551 4th

Stephen has dozens of model cars - the bigger model cars!  He can buy a real car with $25,000, if he gets this question:

For $25,000 - Which is NOT a size of Duracell alkaline batteries?
Is it...AA, AAA, B, or C?
Stephen says B, Tony accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Linda appeared on the Oprah show as part of her book club.  $50,000 buys a LOT of books; here's her question:

For $50,000 - What does Scotts Miracle-Gro help grow?
Is it...Hair, Fingernails, Plants, or Puppies?
Linda says Plants, Tony accepts it, and they've won $50,000!

Bill just bought a new house by the beach.  He needs this money badly! Here's his $75,000 question:

For $75,000 - Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Seagal, and The Smothers Brothers all have their names on which products?
Is it...Neckties, Tomato sauce, Bed sheets, Wine, or Men's cologne?
Bill says Wine, Tony accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

May started college at the age of 14!!  What a genius!  Does she know this $100,000 question?

For $100,000 - Name Microsoft's online and CD-ROM encyclopedia.
Is it...Explorer, Enquire, Encarta, Intelligentsia, or Knowledge Master?
May says Encarta, Tony accepts it hesitantly, and they've got $100,000!

Tony's a former Dallas Cowboys football player who played in two Super Bowls.  He's wearing his championship ring tonight.

The $200,000 category is:  TV Favorites
Does Tony want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's got the need!  They're moving on!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen Linda!  
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Stephen!

Terminator Question:
What company produces the Hungry-Man line of frozen foods?  Linda rings in and says "Swanson."  She's right!

Linda:  Playing for $80,000; $10,000 in pocket
Tony:  Playing for $40,000
May:  Playing for $40,000
Bill:  Playing for $40,000
Stephen:  OUT

For $200,000:
Which four have appeared on the cover of TV Guide the most times?

The freebie eliminates Roseanne.

Bill's choice Bill Cosby Lucille Ball Linda's choice
May's choice Mary Tyler Moore Roseanne FREEBIE
Bob Barker Johnny Carson Tony's choice

Is Lucille Ball correct?  Yes!
Is Bill Cosby correct?  Yes!
Is Mary Tyler Moore correct?   Yes!

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Tony and his team if they're not sure.  He doesn't want the cash though, so they're going on!

Is Johnny Carson correct?  YES!! They've got $200,000!

The $500,000 category is:  Best-Selling Cars
Does Tony want to keep the cash, or does he feel the need for Greed?
He's going!

And the Terminator is about to make its choice...and it's chosen May!  
She's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Linda, the player with the most money!

Terminator Question:
What card game has variations such as Stud, Hi-Lo...?  Linda rings in:  "Poker."  And she's right again!!  She's playing for $300,000!

Linda:  Playing for $300,000; $10,000 in pocket
Tony:  Playing for $100,000
Bill:  Playing for $100,000
May:  OUT with $10,000
Stephen:  OUT

For $500,000:
According to a Wall Street Journal article, which four automakers, when combined with their affiliates, have the largest global market share?

Linda's 2nd choice GM Ford  
Bill's choice Honda Volkswagen Tony's 2nd choice (changed Linda's 2nd choice)
  Hyundai Toyota Tony's 1st choice
Linda's 1st choice BMW    

Is Toyota correct?  Yes!
Is Volkswagen correct?  Yes!
Is Honda correct?   NO!!  And neither was BMW!  It was GM, which Tony changed, and Ford, which no one picked.  They obviously put too much emphasis on the word "global."

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 68:
Rich:  $10,000
Stacey:  $10,000


Game 69 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
Jeff Sidmond - Simi Valley,CA - Teacher
Michael Ebo - St. Martinsville, LA - Software Engineer
Kari Pierce - Plano, TX - Mom
Gregg Reed - New York, NY - Attorney
Cinnamon Baldwin - New Orleans, LA - Grant Writer
Andrew Mitchell - Las Vegas, NV - Chiropractor

Qualifying Question:  What was the average weight in pounds of an NFL player at the start of the 1999 season?  Answer: 244.

Jeff 235 2nd
Michael 225 3rd
Kari
Gregg 290 5th
Cinnamon 245 1st **CAPTAIN**
Andrew 220 4th

Gregg has a special connection to GREED.  What is it?  His name is Gregg Reed!  G.REED!!  :)  Here's his question:

For $25,000 - Which is a real American town named after a popular game show?
Is it...Truth or Consequences, NM; Greed, IA; Family Feud, AR; or Press Your Luck, NV?
Gregg says Truth or Consequences, Cinnamon accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

Andrew treated an Eagle -- a member of the musical group!!   Here's his $50,000 question:

For $50,000 - What animal is the mascot of the Klondike bar?
Is it...Seal, Polar Bear, Whale, or Penguin?
Andrew says Polar bear, Cinnamon accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Michael is part of a royal family -- the Mardi Gras royal family!  Here's his $75,000 question:

For $75,000 - What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Is it...Length of therapy session, A medical degree, Their age, Their experience, or Ability to do group sessions?
Michael says A medical degree, Cinnamon accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Jeff is a big astronomy buff.  And he has his own star now.  Here's his $100,000 question:

For $100,000 - In which two months do most Americans change their clocks for Daylight Savings Time?
Is it...Jan/Jul, Feb/Jun, Apr/Oct, May/Nov, or Apr/Dec?
Jeff says April and October, Cinnamon accepts it, and they've got $100,000!

The $200,000 category is:  Money, Money, Money
Does Cinnamon want to keep the cash, or does she feel the need for Greed?
With this category?  She's got the need!  They're moving on!

The Terminator is on the prowl...and it's chosen Jeff!
He's going to take the $10,000 and challenge Gregg!

Terminator Question:
What American city shares its name with Kraft's best-selling cream cheese?  Gregg rings in and says "Philadelphia."  He's right!

Gregg:  Playing for $80,000
Cinnamon:  Playing for $40,000
Michael:  Playing for $40,000
Andrew:  Playing for $40,000
Jeff:  OUT with $10,000

For $200,000:
Which four buildings appear on the back of any U.S. paper currency?

They save the freebie.

Gregg's choice White House Lincoln Memorial Michael's choice
Andrew's choice U.S. Capitol U.S. Treasury  
Cinnamon's choice Washington Monument Statue of Liberty  

Is White House correct?  Yes! ($20)
Is Lincoln Memorial correct?  Yes! ($5)
Is U.S. Capitol correct?   Yes! ($50)

Chuck's got $20,000...and he would love to give it to Cinnamon and her team if they're not sure.  She doesn't want it; so we're moving on. 

Is Washington Monument correct?  NO!!  It was the U.S. Treasury.

TOTAL WINNINGS FOR GAME 69:
Jeff:  $10,000


Game 70 : $2,000,000 Jackpot

Contestants:
J.B. Blocker - Dallas, TX - Biochemist
Eddie Robinson - Bronx, NY - Personal Security
Helene Coustand - New York, NY - Publicist
Dave Parker - Venice, CA - Videotape Editor
Rona Ko - Milipitas, CA - Wife & Mom
Tracy Bernard - Minneapolis, MN - Wife & Mom

Qualifying Question:  In millions of pounds, how much ground beef does Taco Bell use each year?  Answer: 300.

J.B. 45 4th
Eddie
Helene 500 2nd
Dave 70 3rd
Rona 250 1st **CAPTAIN**
Tracy 33 5th

Tracy has a tie to Monica Lewinsky:  she was a White House intern at the same time!  Here's the $25,000 question:

For $25,000 - If your daughter is dating a thespian, who is she seeing?
Is it...Shotputter, Speech therapist, Actor, or Architect?
Tracy says Actor, Rona accepts it, and they're right for $25,000!

J.B. is the "Caffeine Cowboy!"  He roasts his own coffee beans!  Here's his $50,000 question!

For $50,000 - AP, UPI, and Reuters are three of the world's largest what?
Is it...News services, Plumbing services, Insurance companies, or Long-distance phone carriers?
J.B. says News services, Rona accepts it, and they're right for $50,000!

Dave was a cemetery groundskeeper!  BOO!  Here's his $75,000 question:

For $75,000 - Which is NOT found in a classic Reuben sandwich?
Is it...Corned Beef, Sliced Tomato, Russian Dressing, Sauerkraut, or Swiss Cheese?
Dave says Tomato, Rona accepts it, and they're right for $75,000!

Helene got lucky in a bar -- she met her husband there!  Here's her $100,000 question:

For $100,000 - How many U.S. states begin with the letter M?
Is it...2,3,4,5, or 8?
Helene says 4, Rona accepts it, but they're wrong.  And they're gone.  It's 8.
(MA, ME, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, and MN)


AND WE'RE OUT OF TIME!!  Tune in for the next edition of Greed FRIDAY, MAY 26th at 9/8C, and we'll have a new team!   BUT FIRST...Watch "Super Greed," debuting this Friday, April 28th, at 9/8C on FOX!


LAST UPDATED: APRIL 25, 2000